Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour, for dusting
  • 2 sheets of frozen puff pastry, (thawed according to package directions)
  • 1 egg
  • 4 ounces Asiago cheese, finely shredded, about 1 cup
  • 2 tsps poppy seeds
  • 2 tsps sesame seeds
  • 2 tsps optional: black sesame seeds ((these can be hard to find, it's okay to skip them, if you can't source them))
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried onion

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats. Lightly flour a large cutting board or clean countertop. Roll out each sheet of pastry to approximately 10x12 inches.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Using a pastry brush, gently brush the surface of the pastry with the egg mixture. Sprinkle each sheet evenly with the cheese, about 1/2 cup per sheet.
  • Stir together the spices and sprinkle them over the pastry sheets. With a rolling pin, lightly press the cheese and seasonings into the puff pastry. Using a sharp knife, or pizza cutter, cut each sheet into strips about 1-inch wide.
  • Transfer each strip to the lined baked sheet, placing them an inch apart, and twisting the ends in opposite directions to "spiral" each of the cheese straws. If the dough gets too warm and sticky, you can put one tray in the refrigerator while working with the other.
  • Bake the straws for 15 minutes, until puffed and lightly browned. Turn each straw over and bake an additional 5 minutes, until golden brown, crispy, and dry to the touch. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes. Serve the same day they're made.